Cerumol®

Key points about Cerumol ear drops

Cerumol® ear drops are used for build-up of earwax.
It softens and loosens hard ear wax making it easier to remove.
Find out how to use the ear drops safely.

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Cerumol® are ear drops that contain propylene glycol and chlorocresol. It's used for the build-up of earwax, to soften and loosen hardened ear wax so it's easier to remove.

You can buy Cerumol ear drops over the counter at a pharmacy.

Read more about earwax build-up.

Don’t use Cerumol ear drops if you have:

a sore or inflamed ear
a damaged or perforated (burst) ear drum
an ear infection
an allergy to any ingredients in the drops.

Don't use the ear drops if the dropper is broken or damaged.

Put about 5 drops into your ear canal. After that, put 2 to 3 drops into your ear canal twice a day for 3 to 4 days, if needed.

Below is more guidance about how to use Cerumol ear drops.

Prepare a small pad of cotton wool the size of your thumbnail.
Lie or sit down and tilt your head to the side.
Use the dropper to put 5 drops into your ear canal. Don't push the dropper into your ear.
As the drops enter your ear you may experience a harmless tingling sensation.
Moisten the small pad of cotton wool with Cerumol or smear with petroleum jelly.
Place the cotton wool pad in your ear but don't push it too far into your ear canal. This helps to keep the liquid in your ear canal.
Remove the pad after 1 hour or the next morning.
Repeat twice a day for 3 days if needed.
The loosened wax usually comes out on its own, but if any wax remains, see your healthcare provider.
Don't use fit or longer than 3 days without contacting your healthcare provider.
If you have any difficulty using the ear drops, or if you have any concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for advice.